Horses, being a prey species, are always looking for the bear in the bushes. No matter how domesticated or well trained a horse is, he never forgets that he is on the menu.
The recognition and evaluation of pain is essential for the welfare of horses and management of the patient. Although considerable progress has been made in understanding physiology and treatment of pain in animals, the assessment of pain in horses remains difficult and frequently suboptimal.
On this particular day, there were several horses to be trimmed and two to be pregnancy tested. As Dr. Larry got near enough to be heard over the wind, he jokingly said, “Boy Dave, I’m sure glad you do what you do, and I do what I do.”
Check in with 2014 Rising Shoeing Star Diego Almeida — program director for the Montana State University Farrier School — who says teaching makes him a better farrier.
Check in with 2019 Rising Shoeing Star Gary Gullo Jr., who says that though he's been fortunate enough to shoe some of the highest-performing horses in the world, the best moments are when he can turn a lame horse sound.
Check in with 2015 Rising Shoeing Star Sam Zalesky — former Rood & Riddle resident farrier with a current practice shoeing English sport horses — who built his practice through networking and supporting his fellow farriers.
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
At Doc Foal's, we manufacture The Black Pads and The Black Pads PLUS (featuring embedded magnets and copper). Our hybrid pads work seamlessly with your choice of conventional horseshoe, combining metal for structure with polyurethane for exceptional comfort and shock absorption.
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We stock a wide range of high-quality products from trusted brands to ensure durability, performance, and reliability in every job you undertake. Our extensive inventory of horseshoe products and farrier tools means you can find everything you need in one place, saving you time and effort. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to providing excellent customer service, prompt shipping, and hassle-free returns.
Equilox International Inc. specializes in equine horse hoof adhesives. Developed in 1988 after many trials and extensive research at leading universities and equine centers throughout the U.S., the Equilox Adhesive Hoof Repair System was originally used to treat competitive horses. Now, Equilox Adhesive is used by farriers, equine centers, and horse owners — as well as various zoo and wildlife centers — throughout the world.